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Initiative announced to explore Blockchain based trade finance and logistics solution in Dubai

February 9, 2017

A new Blockchain initiative has been launched through a collaboration between IBM and Dubai Customs and Dubai Trade, a government…

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Foreign banks, wealth funds eye cooperation with Turkish wealth fund: Turkish finance minister

February 9, 2017

Foreign banks and sovereign wealth funds are interested in working with Turkey's newly formed wealth fund, which is likely to…

Awards and Recognition

Boutique bank Moelis wins advisory role of its life

February 9, 2017

Boutique investment bank Moelis & Co has been chosen as an adviser by Saudi Aramco on what is expected to…

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ICD's performance makes case for 10-year Saudi sukuk

February 9, 2017

A strong performance by $1 billion of 10-year Islamic bonds from a Dubai sovereign fund suggests investors are being driven…

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Sukuk market remains inactive in the Gulf

February 8, 2017

Sukuk issuance was muted last year and, contrary to some market commentators, S&P Global Ratings does not believe this was…

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AhliBank Qatarpicks six for senior return

February 8, 2017

Ahli Bank Qatar will hit the road next week for a five year senior bond, as issuance from Middle Eastern…

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Saudi growth to accelerate to 1.8% in 2017

February 7, 2017

The GCC economies are forecast to recover in 2017, except Oman and Bahrain, from a sharp slowdown in 2016 amid…

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UAE reminds Pakistan of changed realities

February 7, 2017

The United Arab Emirates, historically close to all South Asian countries, is the latest among many traditional friends that is…

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Kuwait’s Equate set to issue $750 million seven-year sukuk

February 7, 2017

Kuwait’s Equate Petrochemical will issue a $750 million, seven-year sukuk early next week, company representatives told investors on Sunday during…

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Turkey moves billions in state assets to wealth fund for megaprojects

February 7, 2017

The Turkish government has ordered the transfer of billions of dollars in state assets to a sovereign wealth fund, in…

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UAE bank NBAD aims to double size of debt programme to $15 bln

February 7, 2017

National Bank of Abu Dhabi said on Tuesday it will seek shareholder approval to double the size of its euro…

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Dubai International Financial Centre joins the 12th annual World Takaful Conference

February 7, 2017

The Conference will be held under the theme of “Stability, Authenticity & Technological Transformation”, and will build on its long…

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